Within a session, periods when the Parliament sits are broken up by periods of recess.
Parliament will be in recess on the following dates:
During sitting periods, Parliamentary business (in the Chamber and in committees) normally takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
MSPs can lodge motions, questions and amendments on any day when “the Office of the Clerk” is open. The Office of the Clerk is open on most weekdays throughout the session, including during most periods of recess.